Abstract
The AMJ is a peer-reviewed, triannual health journal published by Anuradhapura Clinical Society (ACS).The Journal strives to be a forum for all health professionals to publish original research and review articles in their area of expertise. The AMJ publishes articles in clinical medicine, public health and health promotion. Our priority is given to manuscripts on health related issues which affects the communities living in rural tropical communities. Established as a journal in 2006 as a publication parallel to ACS annual scientific sessions, the journal was relaunched as a proper journal in 2013. Anuradhapura Medical Journal is a member of COPE and is included on DOAJ.
Highlights
Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) take nearly 1.3 million people annually worldwide and disable millions of people
Analysis of patients admitted with history of Road Traffic Accidents to surgical unit B Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
RTA injuries have reached to epidemic proportion in Sri Lanka ending 2000 deaths and 14000 injuries each year [2,3]
Summary
Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) take nearly 1.3 million people annually worldwide and disable millions of people. RTA injuries have reached to epidemic proportion in Sri Lanka ending 2000 deaths and 14000 injuries each year [2,3]. Government has to spent large amount of money for managing those disabled people. Accidents (RTA) is a leading cause of morbidity, mortalityand disability in Sri Lanka. Identification of factors associated with RTA in local settings is essential in redusing the burden of this condition Methods We analyzed consecutive patients admitted with RTA toSurgical Unit-B,Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura from 01/10/ 2012 to 31/03/2013. Epidemiology, injury pattern, vehicle type, cause for accident and contributory factors were noted. There were 135(64%) drivers /riders, 59(28%) passengers and 17(08%)pedestrians.Causes for accidents included wrong driving/riding 54(25%), other vehicle collided 46(22%), animal crossing road 39(18%), mechanical failure 14(7%), poor road 18(9%), glare 4(2%), man crossing road 8(4%), garment trapping the wheel 5(2%), rain 6(3%).
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